Ruby Wax Recalls the Wild Moment Trump Had Her Kicked Off His Plane
Long before Donald Trump made his way to the White House, British comedian and interviewer Ruby Wax had a brush with the future president that she now looks back on with a mix of amusement and disbelief.
Speaking on Kate Garraway’s ITV chat show, Wax—now 70 and known for her bold BBC interviews in the ‘90s—recounted the unforgettable moment she was thrown off Trump’s private plane after mocking his unexpected claim that he wanted to be President of the United States.
At the time, Trump was a flashy real estate mogul and not yet a political figure. Wax, known for her fearless interviewing style, described how her interviews usually began with a casual, off-camera meal where guests would open up. But her encounter with Trump took a turn she didn’t expect.
“You know, when a man treats you like you’re stupid, you start to feel stupid,” she said. “He’s used to dealing with women he sleeps with—he just didn’t know what to do with me.”
Trump became visibly irritated during their exchange. Wax said things escalated quickly when she laughed after he confidently told her, “I want to be the next president of the United States.”
“I thought he was joking!” she recalled. “He had such a straight face that I figured it had to be sarcasm—I started laughing. Then he said, ‘That’s it. I want her off the flight.’”
And just like that, the plane—which had already reached cruising altitude—turned around and landed. Wax and her crew were unceremoniously left behind.
“We ended up stranded in Arkansas,” she said. “And he flew off to judge a Miss Nebraska pageant.”
Trump’s Popularity Defies Expectations Amid Controversy
While Wax’s tale offered a humorous glimpse into Trump’s pre-political days, more recent developments reveal a different narrative—one of growing support despite controversies.
According to a J.L. Partners/Daily Mail poll, conducted from March 31 to April 3, Trump’s approval rating jumped to 53%, a four-point increase from the previous week—even after implementing sweeping tariffs that sparked stock market turmoil.
Most surprising was the rise in support among younger voters. Trump’s popularity among the 18–29 age group surged 13 points since March 7, signaling a notable shift in youth sentiment post-2024 election.
Support also increased among Democrats, independents, and Black voters. The poll showed a 17-point spike among Black respondents, while his approval among registered Democrats and independents rose by six points.
Business leaders have also shown growing confidence. In a Freedom Economy Index survey by RedBalloon and PublicSquare, over two-thirds of small business owners predicted either “slow” or “robust” growth for the year, reversing prior pessimism.
“He’s trimming the fat and focusing on business,” said TaChelle Lawson, founder of FIG Strategy & Consulting. “I’d give him a solid B+ right now. But I do think the messaging could be better.”
RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes echoed this sentiment, saying, “With the right economic medicine, we believe the U.S. economy can thrive—and that’s a win for the entire world.”